Jules Verne once more gives a sympathetic treatment to the Americans in this tale set during the English blockade of American ports. Originally published in 1871 as Les Forceurs de Blocus. Translated from the French by Mrs. Arthur Bell.
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A fun bit of historical fiction,
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The Blockade Runners is set during the American Civil War. It's a fun little novella by Jules Verne that deals with a blockade runner heading to Charleston, South Carolina.
The captain, a member of an English merchant family, take on a sailor (a very unusual character - get this to watch him) at the last minute. He also has to take on the sailor's nephew. This changes his life in a manner he can't possibly imagine. It's a free book for the Kindle, so give it a shot. It's a fun, quick read. First time I read a bit of Civil War fiction like this. Here's a hint - Romance on the High Seas!
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What a wonderful adventure!,
By Freyja's Books (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a great book that can be read in only an hour or two! Very exciting adventure!
P.S. This book is available for free from Project Gutenberg. If you care to read it online or on an iPad/iPhone, it wouldn't cost you a thing.
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blockaderunners,
By will c. settle "casey" (l.a. calif. usa) - See all my reviews
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this is a great mid length book. its a quick, fun and suspenceful story. perfect for a weekend read. i will definitely read again very soon.
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James Playfair, Miss Jenny, Miss Halliburtt, Morris Island, Sullivan Island, John Stiggs, Fort Sumter, General Beauregard, United States, Vincent Playfair, Charleston Harbour, Master Crockston, White Point, Fort Moultrie, Kelvin Dock New!
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